Amid heightened volatility in global currency markets, companies involved in multi-currency transactions need to be extremely diligent about how they manage their exchange rate exposure. A sudden, unexpected market swing can have a major hit on a corporate balance sheet. Capable FX management involves much more than simply hedging against risk; in order to take the appropriate course of action, all levels of the organization need to be informed and involved—from the highest levels of corporate governance down. Download now to find out more!

Collaboration can sometimes result in conflagration, the ignition of opposing designs, or
competing ideas shouted to closed minds. But a unique consortium of colleges and universities
nationwide are working in diligent concert with Workday, a designer of cloud-based software, to develop
the first student information system built entirely in the 21st century.

When organizations engage a board portal provider, they are entrusting them to safeguard sensitive documents and provide a system for managing access to those documents. This trust goes beyond technical specifications.

This article provides an evaluation framework for directors and senior management. Focus is on three main factors: where data is stored, the strength of “locks” that provide access, and the control of “keys” for entry.

When it comes to gambling, whether online or on the high street, William Hill is one of the world’s leading players. Employing nearly 16,000 people, the company has offices in the UK, USA, Australia and Gibraltar and offers betting to meet the needs of diverse customers: on the phone, online or in one of more than 2,300 licensed betting offices. William Hill has been a Diligent Boards™ client since 2013.

Data is everywhere - on moblie devices, in the cloud, in transit. The Accumulation of data and the rise of business using data to better hone their practices are rapidly evolving as data comes from various platforms and in different forms.
Data growth, new technologies and evolving cyber threats create challenges for organizations looking to set the strategies, framework and policies for keeping all of that information secure.

William Hill made a faster-than-expected transition to using Diligent Boards due to rapid adoption by the board members and proactive support from both William Hill’s Secretariat team and Diligent.
In addition, the company found one unexpected benefit –Diligent Boards is a very helpful tool when new directors join the board. Use of Diligent Boards has spread thanks to positive word of mouth from William Hill board members to other companies on whose boards William Hill board members also serve.

You may already know what a board portal is. You Probably know that paper is heavy and hackers are a risk, and by now, you know there are multiple vendors that offer board portals. You may not realize that by making the right choice, a board can improve governance and efficiency while collaborating in a secure setting.
With lots of vendors to choose from, here are the most important questions to ask during your search, divided into the five essential categories. For private, public, non profit and government boards alike, finding an app that excels across all five categories will lead to better electronic security and a more productive board.

The Corporate Secretaries International Association (CSIA) is a Geneva-registered global organisation whose mission is ‘‘to develop and grow the study and practice of Secretaryship, to improve professional standards, the quality of governance practice and organisational performance.’’ CSIA was established in 2010 as a not-for-profit organisation committed to improving the recognition and understanding of the practice of corporate secretaryship and the role of the corporate secretary. Its structure as an international federation of professional bodies enables it to effectively represent those practitioners who work at the frontline of governance.

The future is fast approaching. Are you ready?
For hospitality leaders, anticipating consumer trends and seeking innovations that enhance guest experiences are vital exercises that need to be practiced diligently. Now, more than ever – with the coming wave of disruptive technologies – taking these steps helps ensure success tomorrow.

Predicting the future is impossible and attempting it might seem like
folly. But as in most cases, it is the process – not the outcome – that
matters more.
For hotel leaders, anticipating consumer trends and seeking
innovations that enhance guest experiences are vital exercises that
need to be practiced diligently. Now, more than ever – with the
coming wave of disruptive technologies – taking these steps helps
ensure success tomorrow.

In today's competitive global business environment virtually all firms work diligently to analyze alternatives and to create a business strategy that enables competitive advantage. Once the strategy has been defined however, nine out of ten organizations fail to implement it effectively. Don't let this happen to you.

As the digital universe evolves in both volume and scope, companies must be diligent about protecting their content. Fortunately, companies can easily leverage IP information to protect themselves. This paper explores the best practices of using IP intelligence for digital rights management to reduce risk to online content.

Responsible cloud migration can be achieved by a diligent
approach to a few core security considerations. By choosing a secure web gateway with the ability to deliver these
advanced capabilities, organizations will find themselves in a great
position to proactively address these issues and ensure a safe and
compliant move to the cloud.

B2B marketers, like their B2C colleagues, have diligently worked at perfecting the art of shaping customer and prospect perceptions. They have years of experience developing precisely targeted communications comprised of finely tuned content directed at the specific audiences they want to influence. Traditional brand marketing requires the engineering of messages that engender the right impressions about the company’s products in the marketplace. The traditional art of branding has grown and flourished for many years. But that’s all begun to change.

The efficacy of code signing as an authentication mechanism for software depends on the secure storage of code signing private keys used by software publishers. Companies that are diligent and willing to invest in the appropriate security measures can make the compromise of their private keys highly unlikely. This white paper describes recent security breaches and why they may have happened, along with best practices, especially for the Windows platform, which can help to safeguard the private keys associated with code signing certificates.

The efficacy of code signing as an authentication mechanism for software depends on the secure storage of code signing private keys used by software publishers. Companies that are diligent and willing to invest in the appropriate security measures can make the compromise of their private keys highly unlikely. This white paper describes recent security breaches and why they may have happened, along with best practices, especially for the Windows platform, which can help to safeguard the private keys associated with code signing certificates.